Secretary Bristow Removes Avery After Indictment
Special Dispatch reports Avery resigns after two indictments for receiving bribes and conspiracy to defraud the Government. He will be taken before a United States Commissioner in St. Louis to post bonds. Bristow’s handling prompts debate on whether dismissal or suspension was proper amid Megrue’s influential evidence.
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Cincigast! Times
Wasurerox
Bristow
Avery
McDonald
Internal Revenue
Joyce
United States
Sharp
United Btstes
United States Court
St. Louis
Bomeany Avery
Department
Suer
Treasury
Megrue
Grand Jury
Pr Gd
Railroad Collision Near Zaleski Causes Light Injuries
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Times reports that train No. 3 on the Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad derailed near Zaleski in Vinton County after striking rift wood left by high water. The engine and baggage car left the track but no one was injured. The line is newly laid and running on time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta and Cincinnati
Cincinnati Times
Zaleski, O
Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad
Zaleski
Vinton County
Jaine
Great Sympathy for Plimsoll Motions at Sweden Depot
July 26 report from Loxpox notes public motions to curb violence and calls for public sympathy toward the Plimsoll case. The chaotic text references Swedish depots and various individuals with unclear roles amid ongoing discussions.
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Plimsoll Iv
Loxpox
Sverige Depot
Oy Og
Paella An Fithérewal
Storm and financial collapse hit Geneva and New York
A Geneva correspondent reports a midnight storm over the city with intense lightning and shattered roofs, leaving widespread damage. In New York, Duncan, Sherman & Co suspended payments causing Wall Street panic and a sharp gold drop, with reports of vast losses and a general assignment for creditors.
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New York
the Evening Post
Wall Street
Ee Peacganaed Pai
Butler Duncan
Hiw
London
Ared
Dancas
William Dee
Nassau Street
Deno
Ax, Strermax & Co
Nec
Commodore Vanderbilt
James
Dusan
Europe
United States
William D. Shipman
Alexander’ Duncan
Watts Sherriman
W. Bauer Duncan
Orm
Frm
Duncan
Ussion Bankom
Barinen
Beate
W York
Fragmented report on Wreef Closing Round the Morm massacre
Fragmentary OCR mentions a massacre and references WreefClosing Round the Morm and a figure named Pip among others. The text is incomplete and unreadable, giving no clear dates places organizations or outcomes to summarize accurately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wreef
Ras
Unclear OCR Item on Hills, Ravines, and Rew Actions
Fragmentary text describes terrain features like hills and ravines with scattered phrases about coming people and two components. Details are unreadable and names or dates are absent, hindering concrete summary.
Races of the Cleveland Club Begin Tomorrow
The Cleveland Club races start tomorrow with events in the 2:24 and 2:38 classes and a mile running race. Entries include Mosley General Garfield and Queen, with Mosley placed second in the prior heat.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Club
Mosley
Garfield
Queen
Preston
Breege
May Queen
Fly Nashville Girl
Molsey
War Jig
Crop Prospects in Nebraska and Arkansas News Brief
Crop reports from Nebraska near Sioux City indicate poor yields for some grains though early corn is excellent. Barley is described as mostly poor with mixed results in wheat and oats. Weather has been favorable overall, with good rain across Arkansas improving prospects.
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Omwama
Comarme
Nebraska
Sioux City
Sisharens
Arkansas
Swindler Gregory linked to travelers and forgeries
Fragmented report lists Dijon P. Gregory posing as W Phelps and claiming to travel. described as a swindler with forged signatures. Other notes mention highway robbery in Kansas City, a man Johnson with a large family, and a Navy camp fever report at Pensacola with illness among ladies and children.
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Dijon
P. Gregory
W. Phelps
Aes
Columbus
Wretenses
Towboats face perils on river tows and losses near Thebes
Reports from Pittsburg and Louisville recount river traffic woes. The towboat A J Baker from Pittsburg to St Louis struck rocks near Thebes and sank in twelve feet of water. owners Captain J T Stockdale and Captain Thos Poe insured in three companies. Other tows include Louisville Vulture Storm and Grand Lake with 360,000 bushels, ashore near Thebes, and no new disasters in tows to coal moving upriver. River levels fluctuating, weather mostly warm and clear with scattered storms causing crop damage near Bedford.
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Pittsburg
Monongahela
Satt Valley
Irontow
Ashland
Cincinnati
Louisville
Vulture
Grand Lake
A. J. Baker
St. Louis
Cank
Thebes
Girardeau
Los
People’s
Alleghany
J. T. Stockdale
Thos. Poe
Aroxrox
Tiver
Chi
Lien
Jamea Gilmore Joga Dravo
Sam. Brown
John Pears Ilanx
Sam. Miller
D. Wood
Cobb Cecil
Commodore
Cobb
Cincim
New Albany and
Chicago
Bedford
Lousving
Camp
Iic
Fannie Tatum
Acaam
Oil prices and bids steady with mixed regional quotes
Oil market drift remains dull in Philadelphia and Rouseville with bids around 800 to 1450 for shipment. Listings show various grades trading at 11 and 16 cents per barrel equivalents, while a few routes quote steady around 100 to 102 dollars, reflecting a quiet, uneventful session.
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Phildelphis
Rouseville
Tone Reing
United
Fireman James McCormack in critical condition
James McCormack, the wounded fireman, remains dangerously ill with doctors expressing slim hope for recovery. Captain Jim Smith, Mayor of Bond Hil, was seen in town yesterday and suspects the fireman may still pull through, according to local officials at the County Treasurer's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Smith
Bond Hil
County Treasurer's Ofice
Logan Adultery Case Continued and Wales Convicted
The case of John W. Logan charged with adultery was continued to the 28th for bail. In the Police Court William Welsh was found guilty of assault and battery against Charles Brodm and sent to the workhouse for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Logan
Wim. Welsh
Chas. Brodm
Charles Marshall Held on Grand Larceny Charge
From the Police Court this morning Charles Marshall was charged with grand larceny and held in $100 to answer before the Court of Common Pleas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Marshall
Court of Common Pleas
Judge Fines Maid for House of Ill Fame and Threats
Judge Lindemann of the Police Court this morning fined Minnie Wolf twenty five dollars and costs for keeping a house of ill repute. Five girl-boarders were fined zero. Michael McDermott, charged with threatening James Whalen with personal violence, was held this morning by Judge Lindemann in the sum of two hundred nine dollars to keep the peace for one year.
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Lindemann
Iis Morning
Minnie Wolf
House of Illfame
Michael McDermott
James Whalen
Belmont County man faces liquor charge before commissioner
J H H Vaxce of Belmont County appeared before Commissioner Hooper on a charge of retailing liquor without a license. A telegraph display caused a blue lightning flash at midnight but caused no damage. Examination was waived. Captain Churchill of Hammond Street B Station faced obstructing a warrant and was released on own recognizance.
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J. H. H.vaxce
Belmont County
Hooper
Hon
Churchill
Hammond Street
Wash
Blair
Squire Anthony
Court of Common Pleas
Zaleski Accident Fireman Killed Near Culvert
A limited express train near Zaleski went through a washed out culvert about 2 am. Fireman Powell was killed, engineer Cutter injured with a broken thigh arm. Only the engine and tender fell. no passengers harmed.
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Zaleski
Cincinnati Times
Chillicothe
Powell
Cutter
Explosions at Chicago tannery kill two men
Fire during Monday morning at Foster's tannery and store in Mear's Station Michigan kills two men and wounds an engineer. Seven Insurance covers $7,500. The blaze, described as terrific, damaged property four miles north of Van Buren County. One body and a man mortally wounded are reported. a smoke stack was hurled over a tree.
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Citicago
Foster
Merk
Mear’s
Station
Mich
Charles Mears
Michigan
S. Gilman
van Buren County
Shocking Union Pacific Train Disaster Reported
St. Paul, July 27. News arrives that a Union Pacific mixed train of twenty two cars crossed a bridge into the Mississippi at Brainer, this morning, killing five persons. The bridge stood about feet high. Further particulars are expected soon.
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St. Patt
Union
Pacific Tin
Mississippi
Brainers
Wreck of Eastport steamer near Thecat on foggy morning
San Francisco records a steamer Eastport wreck near Thecat on a foggy Friday as the vessel failed to heed the fog whistle warning. Rescue efforts follow with unclear survival details.
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San Francisco
Eastport
Cape
Condition of Chief Megrue Darkens City Fire Chief
Reports late this morning say Chief Megrue’s condition worsened with increased head trouble. His physician advised he should not expect recovery and would not resume duties as Chief of the Fire Department. The city unites in sympathy for the wounded chief.
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Megrue
Choate-Garrett Billiard Match Set At Grand Opera House
Local billiard duel pits Harry Choate of this city against Jacob Garrett of Indianapolis for 500 dollars a side in a 300-point French carom contest at the Grand Opera House Thursday evening. Pools go on sale Tuesday and Wednesday at Joe Tieman 207 Vine. Tonight Choate meets Charles W. Davis in a friendly match at A J Gilligan 114 West Fourth. Visitors will be entered with both players and Andy. An excellent exhibition of skill may be expected.
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Harry Choate
Jacob Garrett
Indianapolis
Grand Opera House
Thureday
Joe Tieman
Vine Street
Choate
Charles W. Davis
A.J. Gilligan’s Saloon, No. 114 West Fourth Street
Players
Andy
Funeral honors for Rees E Price on Western Hills
Friends and working men of Western Hills honor Rees E Price, proprietor of Price's Inclined Plane Railway, with a handsome cane. Uncle John Stricker led the presentation and delivered a warm speech. General Price expressed pleasant surprise at the tribute. Conductor Mr Kelly of the Warsaw Omnibus Line attended the event.
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Rees E. Price
Price
Western Hills
John Stricker
Stricker
Kelly
Warsaw
Dead Hog Contract Case Seeks to Block Mayor and Contractor
Mathers Butler & Co pork-packers renew action against the Mayor, city, and Geo Thompson to enjoin the contract for removing dead hogs outside city limits. Plaintiffs allege the 172 contract is unlawful, oppressive, monopolistic, and denies others the right to remove carcasses and clean slaughterhouse guts, harming public interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathers, Butler & Co
Pork-Packers
Geo. Thompson
Mayor's Office and City Notices in a Fractured Ledger
A fragmentary report covers a night arrest and missing man, Hamilton Street Railway meeting, new court cases including James P. Curtis v Benj Smith, and probate guardianship for Martha Moore. Also noted are school funds forgery claims, political conventions, militia fears, street railway supplies, and council actions on fire alarms grants road improvements water relief and street line disputes.
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bEliott
Hamilton Street Railway Company
Common Pleas Court
James P. Curtis
Benj. Smith
Mark M. Doty
David V. Boanell
J. M. Meeley
Conrad Reuter
John Bridge
J. L. Morey
Griffen
Silas Shaw
Martha Moore
Lesan G
HH. Dilge
Pete Ie
O Kame
David McClung
Butler
Congress
New Py
Campbell
Allen Club
Allstatter
Committee On’ ‘Department
Reoe
Water Street
Third Ward
Post & Antone Aca Cine
Committee On Prints
Ates
Jacob B. Low
Fae
Jacob
Crawford
Haraip
Richard Pendegrass
High Street
Pycre
Hightreet
Hamilton House
Beckett’s
Webster
Pnanely
Messrs. Nowell
Davis
Wn. Heckett
Second National Book
Webster's House
John G. Sallie
Seventh Street
D Ton
High
Manufacturing Shift Draws Cincinnati From Old Ward to Mill Creek Valley
Twenty years ago manufacturing dominated the Third Ward known as the Flatiron Ward with engines boilers and locomotives. Now most industry is scattered citywide, mainly in Mill Creek Valley with forge shops found along River road and new mills and foundries rising. The hill area gains homes and enterprises including a lithographer, a wallpaper maker and a bus line to Warsaw. Upper residents anticipate growth as easier access brings buyers and rising property values.
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Cincinnati
Third
Flatiron
Broadway
Mill Creek Valley
Price's Hill
Bymeronian
Hird Ward
St. Louis
Third Ward
Shafter
Cleveland
Millcreek
Gerke
Beliding & Solomal
Iy.t
Enterprise
Gibson
Mr. Andres
R. M. Moore
Warsaw
Mayor Johnston Orders Strict Crackdown on Concealed Weapons
The order from Mayor Johnston directs captains and patrolmen to seize all sling shots brass knuckles and other concealed weapons found on individuals. Officers face suspension or removal for violations and are urged to arrest anyone found carrying such items. The measure cites Onto law and public safety concerns backed by strong public sentiment.
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Johnston
S Orrics
E. Savibalér
Poligy
Secummar
G. W. C. Joneston
Coroner Pursues Abortion Case Amid Baseball Obs
Coroner Maley pressed ahead with the abortion inquiry concerning Mrs. Schram and Dr. Hausman as he investigated a fetus found at Baymiller Street last Friday. Dr. Judge prepared chemical analysis on the medicine left by Dr. Hausman, with a verdict expected after today’s testimony. Mrs. Schram, a Baltimore arrival, yielded little new information.
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Maley
Mr. Rimpel
Baymiller Street
Livingston
Poplar
Schram
Ventilation Car Ride Ends With Warm Endorsement
A Cincinnati social outing hosted by F W Atkinson featured the Winebell patent ventilator on a railcar to Dayton and back. Sam F Kunt was named chairman with a committee drafting a resolution noting no smoke dust or cinders and a pleasant ride. Atkinson thanked Superintendent Ellison for the use of the Little Miami Railroad car.
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F. W.atkinson
Sam. F. Kunt
Cole Hunter Brooke
W. P.anderson
Megins
Brent Arnold
WS. Ridgeway
Julius Leis
Cincinnati
Nevis
Dayton
Atkinson
Ellison
Notice of right of way and local street notices
The Hamilton Street company seeks a right of way on Second Street from Flith to Cincinnati pike and on Allaton dleary and Chestnut streets with names listed. A birthday gift is noted for Mrs. Straub. The Republican Senatorial Convention for Butler and Warren counties is set for tomorrow in Middletown. County Commissioners report a delegation from the Children’s Home requesting aid to buy property in First Ward for the Home's Water project. Various salaries and legal service costs are recorded, including Elias Webbes case and H J Morey expenses. Mastin OBrien is described as a standing candidate for Constable and Marshal and is sought for appointment.
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Hamilton Street Company
Second Street
Flith Street
Cincinnati Pike
Allaton
Dleary
Chestnut Streets
James Ete
Butler
Warren
Middletown
Dyer Rty
Porn Hee
Presen
W. Ider
Lamber
Lamber, $1453. — L. Va
Argum Antri
Elias Webbes
Board of County ‘Commissioners
H. J. Morey
Mastin
O'Brien
Marshel
Battle in Covington Press Office Escalates Into Public Fracas
A chaotic reportorial clash erupts between rival journalists Hallam and Hunt in Covington, with threats and a cane swing described. The mayor intervenes to halt the disturbance, and the case heads to the Police Court tomorrow. The incident stirs mockery of the press and fears for the trade’s reputation.
Tragedy and sorrow shadow Ohio River incident
The wife of Doering mourns his death by drowning in the Ohio River. She wanders distressed seeking help, while two tickets are bought to take her to Pittsburgh for aid. Authorities fear she may follow him into the river again, and neighbors support her until departure tonight. Charles Constans dies at age two, following his father and two brothers, leaving a family in mourning as the mayor’s relatives suffer multiple losses.
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Doering
Ohio
Deering
Jones
Pittaburg
Destu
Charles Constans
Peter Copstans
Charle
Stock Market Strain From Duncan Sherman Failure
The suspension of Duncan Sherman & Co disrupted New York and Boston markets with sharp declines. Western Union fell up to 9 percent, Pacific Mail down 5 to 14 percent before partial recovery, and Western railroads and New York Central slipping. Rumors and unsettled credit fears magnified panic. goldprices jumped in Boston as markets demoralized before partial recoveries.
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New York
Duncan, Sherman & Co
Bandon
Philadelphyay
New York Central
Vanderbilt
Manchester
London
Collie
Messrs. Baring
Union Bank
Bobtox
Boston
State Street
Irene Sherman & Co
Fatal Mine Explosion Kills Two at Shaft No 2
Special dispatch reports a deadly blast at 100 Pelock A M at shaft No 2 of the Gas Coal Company's works near Lewin Street on the railroad. Two men died and many were wounded as the mine chambers caved in trapping workers. John Banery, burned, is among the injured responders.
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Cincinnati Times
Prrraavec
Iewin
John Banery
Successor to Avery Named In Contagion Report
A murky telegraphic update from July 27 notes Secretary Bristow appointing fillan to a treasury post and mentions a transfer of duties to the Secretary of State. A dispatch from the Navy Yard at Pensacola warns keeping strangers away as reports of yellow fever spread. Authorities seek a thorough inquiry into suspected local disease causes and the health situation remains dire.
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Navy Yarp
Pexsacona
Barrancas
G. H. Coorgt
Paexsacona
Yeh Sommnnatee
Staaran
Sik
G. H. Cooran
Wasnixcron
Bristow
Our
Hfillan
Pumatoe
Pensae Pike
New Hard Money Convention Mapped for Cincinnati
New York reports an Evening Post notice that a meeting will be held at the Association of Political Reform rooms to eject delegates from the city to the National Hard Money Convention in Cincinnati on October 25. The Cincinnati meeting traces to a Richmond Va May 4 gathering of bankers and merchants.
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York
Evening Post
Association of Political Reform
Cincimnati
Tobacco Ex
Richmon Va
Hmaneernee
Cunard Line proprietor among men rumored to retire
England Lonpox July 27 report notes John Maciver, a Cunard Steamship Line proprietor, considered retiring amid broader unrest and a list of 62 Employers' Association members in Oldham facing alarming developments.
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Lonpox
John Maciver
Cunard Steamship Line
Retir Freeter
Cosach Euieiwell
Lehep E . Connoyz Kwall
Oldham
Employers’ Association
Oeeng
Peace conference plan described after July meeting
Still after a peace conference in St Pergseth on July 27 the Gold reports the government has not abandoned the idea and will hold a session on the Usages of at St eee. It says England has accepted the terms and the conference will meet next spring.
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St. Pergpseth
The
Gold
Albany stakes at Saratoga opens with Olitipa winning
Saratoga July 27 reports a large crowd and a heavy track. In the Alabama stakes for fillies foaled 1872 over one mile and an eighth Olitipa won by about fifty yards with Invoice second Asteroid filly third Australind last. Time 2:00. Countess won the second race for a purse of 9500 over one mile by a neck with Madge second Leander third. Third race a free noted chase worth 700 to first, 150 to second. seven horses started including Disvolo Deadhead Stanford Trouble Daylight Helen Bennett and Prod eo Phe race won by Trouble second Deadhead third. Prodigal Son fell at the third stone jump.
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Saratoga
Olitipa
Australind
Invoice
Asteroid
Billy
Ree
Madge
Brigant
Leander
Countess
Spendthrift
Disvolo
T Deadhead
Stanford
Trouble
Daylight
Helen Bennett
Prodeo Phe
Wou Uy Ees Rouble
Deadhead
Prodigal Son
Appointments Listed for Missouri First District Officials
Washington July 27 appointments include Seahome Bilbrough and James Barnes as storekeepers, and John Deerbeum and Doddridge Hornsby as gaugers in Missouri's First District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
E. Bilbrough
James E. Barnes
John F. Deerbeum
Doddridge C. Hornsby
Missouri
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Rons
HT Bniton
Ocloce P. BM
Switzerland
Geneva
Rome
Schaet
Guo Hall Otdnes
Arve
Tama
Srow Massa
Mipplerost, O
Pauadelphia
Chiicagos
Philadelphias
Darin
James Id
Kansas City
John Odey
Baron
Gauka
Johnson
Coosaraite
Celia Barleigh
Belknap
Fort Bulls
Mort
Yellowstone Park
Pacific Mail
Colima
Paname
Daniel, Murey
Ocean King
Additional River News
Cincinnati Tines
Evanstille
Port
Psp Times
Local Matters
James McCormack
Ewand
ST. Paul, Minn
Maior
Jobin Bates
Ihstrict
Anutha
Bostos
Mr. Logan
Will
Mr. Lincoln
Hamilton
Covington
Coats Bone
House of Justice
Cincis
Wits
Ener Hallam
J. DD
Poeetouk
Henry Hallam
the Laquirer
Sepesao
Æcik Hunt
Ceennortal
Mant
Hallam
Hunt
Hign
Newport
Barrescas
England
TUE
Russias
Pythias
Knights of
Loxpoy
Cunard Meamship
Abyssinia
Williams & Guion Steam Gaming
Hlete
New Besxels
Radway
Sarsaparillian and
Ite Associatet
DR. Radway
Ieoro
Buryao
Toledo
Seidler
Ile
Lake Ieights
St. Loum
Macnaeries
Saptamba
Waukee
Alifornia Club
Ra ‘Cora
Mhut
Orleans
N.C
Wgar
Bates
Lord Bacon
Cosh
Angus
Sy. L. C
Type Foundry
Franklin
Allioow, Smith & Johnson
R&t Fonic
Fale
Flelcher
W. Giethel St
Britting & Bro
Fifth Street
Pluu
Pensions
DR. Byackson
Surome
A. States Navy
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Hiladelphia
West Third Street
Eity Real Estate
Tincoln Park Hall
Freeman St
Thienes
Micellan Boys
Red’s Hill
Warsaw Pike
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Aimee
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